Exceptions to Categorically Eligible Households

Household who meets the categorical eligibility definition is not considered categorically eligible for Food Assistance when any of the following apply:

  1. Entire Household is institutionalized in a non-exempt facility OR
  2. Entire Household is disqualified for any reason OR
  3. Household member is disqualified for an intentional program violation(IPV) OR
  4. Household member is disqualified because of a drug-related felony conviction OR
  5. Household is ineligible under the striker rules.